Which of the Following Statements Regarding Mineralocorticoid Hormones Is NOT

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding mineralocorticoid hormones is NOT true?

• A)Mineralocorticoid hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex.
• B)Aldosterone is an example of a mineralocorticoid.
• C)Aldosterone regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body.
• D)Mineralocorticoids regulate carbohydrate metabolism in the body.

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